Exploring a beautifully serene monastery located near Tokyo’s city centre; we’re left speechless by the quietude of this green escape. Despite us being able to spot the cityscapes with our very own eyes in the distance, we fail to hear the sounds of urbanity.

Discovering a sense of solitude in a place that ought to be so far removed from any form of seclusion as rain clouds from desert grounds. And yet we find ourselves in the middle of this symphony of silence, fresh and vibrant greenery surrounding and sheltering us in peace.